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July 14, 2017
WEATHER ASTRONOMY GARDENING CALENDAR FOOD ADVICE STORE

 

blue hydrangea with green leaves

this is the garden: colours come and go,
frail azures fluttering from night's outer wing
strong silent greens serenely lingering,
absolute lights like baths of golden snow.
–e e cummings (1894–1962)

 

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Who Likes Sweet Pickles?

How to Make Sweet Pickles

 

Learn how to make sweet pickles the “old-fashioned” way. We guarantee you that making bread and butter pickles the slow way is the best way. This sweet pickle recipe is sure to please!

 

The Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Notebook

A gardener’s most useful tool is knowledge from past seasons. Don’t rely on sticky notes or memory! You’ll love our beautiful Garden Notebook with its waterproof cover—easy to bring to the garden. Keep records so you know when pests arrive—and put preventative controls in place to avoid damage. Also, track what blossoms when, first and last frost dates, what was planted where, what worked, favorite varieties, what you want to move, and other notes. 

 

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Grow What Folks Love to Eat

7 Naturally Sweet Vegetables and Fruit to Grow

 

Growing vegetables and fruit is certainly healthy but also which ones will please the fussiest eaters?

 

The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar

SHIPPING NOW! Start each day with a tidbit of Almanac fun: weather wisdom, quirky historical facts, useful hints, and time-tested proverbs. Nicely illustrated page-a-day desk calendar. New for 2018—now in color!  

 

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What Weeds Tell You

Weeds as Indicator Plants

 

Weeds are annoying, but they can also be great indicator plants, telling you what nutrients your garden is lacking or what it has in excess. Before you pull out the pesky weeds that are overtaking your cultivated plants, take a minute to notice what is growing.

 

Almanac Weather Rock

If it’s wet, it’s raining. If it’s dry and still, just wait a minute—it’s a mistake and will change soon.

 

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Love Eggplant? How to Grow

Eggplant

 

Ever wondered how to grow eggplant? These warm-weather vegetables are grown as annuals but are actually perennials. Also known as aubergine, eggplants can be grown in a traditional row garden or in containers. They make lovely ornamental borders, too.

 

The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids

Buy our brand new Almanac for Kids, Volume 7 and GET VOLUMES 6 AND 5 FOR FREE! Just use coupon code KIDS during checkout.

 

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Relieve Anxiety

Natural Remedies for Anxiety and Stress

 

Herbs and natural remedies can help calm anxiety and stress. Here is a list of tips for relief. 

 

The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac

Pre-order today, ships in August. This edition features 32 extra reference pages. Free Almanac Garden Guide with every order!

 

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